femoral vein

Introduction

A continuation of the popliteal vein. It accompanies the femoral artery through the adductor canal into the femoral triangle where it lies within the femoral sheath. It becomes the external iliac vein as it ascends deep to the inguinal ligament.

More general terms

• vein

Additional terms

• adductor canal; subsartorial canal; Hunter's canal
• external iliac vein
• inguinal ligament